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Medium RiskCPSC
Personal Care & Cosmetics/Makeup

Avon Recalls Ergonomic Eyelash Curler Due to Eye Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: May 13, 2014
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Summary

Avon is recalling approximately 478,000 Ergonomic Eyelash Curlers because the device can break during use, exposing a sharp metal pin. Avon has received 24 reports of the curler or its spring breaking, resulting in 13 reported injuries, three of which required medical attention. These silver curlers with black finger grips were sold by independent Avon representatives and online from January 2007 through April 2014. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to Avon for a refund or a replacement mascara.

Risk

The eyelash curler can break or the spring can fail during use, exposing a metal pin that poses a direct risk of puncture or laceration injuries to the eye and surrounding area.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler.
  2. Check your product for the word 'Avon' engraved on the silver upper lash curling bar and verify the model number F3093441 on the original product box if you still have it.
  3. Contact Avon to arrange the return of the curler in exchange for your choice of a full refund or a Mega Effects Mascara.
  4. To initiate a return or ask questions, call Avon Products toll-free at 877-217-5076 (English) or 877-217-5077 (Spanish) from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.avon.com and click on 'Product Recall' at the bottom of the page.
  5. For further assistance, you may contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

📋Replace, Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ergonomic Eyelash Curler and return it to Avon in exchange for either a refund or a Mega Effects Mascara.

Contact: Avon Products toll-free at (877) 217-5076 (English) or (877) 217-5077 (Español) from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.avon.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page.

Affected Products

Product: Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler
Model:
F3093441
Date Ranges: January 2007 through April 2014

Product Images

Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler

Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler

Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler

Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14174
Status: Active
Sold By: Independent Avon sales representatives or online at www.avon.com from January 2007 through April 2014 for about $5.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 478,000 in the United States and 41,795 in Canada
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Avon Products, Inc., Freeport, NY
Contact: Avon Products toll-free at (877) 217-5076 (English) or (877) 217-5077 (Español) from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.avon.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page.
Agency Last Updated: January 9, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response